Stacey Johnson
About Stacey Johnson
Stacey Johnson is a User Experience Designer with extensive experience in mobile storytelling games. She has played a key role in enhancing user engagement for the Episode Interactive platform and has held various positions in quality assurance and software engineering.
Current Role as User Experience Designer
Stacey Johnson currently serves as a User Experience Designer at Pocket Gems, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on designing user experiences for mobile storytelling games, particularly within the free-to-play model. Her contributions include the design and implementation of new features and tools for the Episode Interactive platform, which aim to enhance user engagement and overall experience.
Experience at Pocket Gems
Stacey Johnson has a significant history with Pocket Gems, having worked there in various capacities. She initially joined as a QA Analyst from 2016 to 2017, followed by a role as Release Manager and Senior QA Analyst from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her tenure, she has played a crucial role in maintaining the top-grossing status of Episode Interactive through innovative design solutions.
Previous Employment at HP and JET Program
Before her current role at Pocket Gems, Stacey worked as a Software Systems Engineer at HP from 2013 to 2015 in Palo Alto, California. She also participated in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kyoto, Japan, from 2015 to 2016. These experiences contributed to her diverse skill set in technology and education.
Educational Background
Stacey Johnson's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), which she completed from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, she earned an Associate of Science degree from American River College between 2007 and 2010. She completed her high school education at Ponderosa High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2007.